Commonly referred to as the Middle East’s biggest art fair, Art Dubai recently wrapped up its seventh and most successful edition ever. Featuring 75 galleries from 30 different countries, this year’s fair showcased the work of 500 artists – most of them from the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia – and attracted over 25,000 visitors.
‘The growth of Art Dubai over the past seven years reflects the rising prominence of the UAE as a centre of art and cultural discourse,’ fair director Antonia Carver told Zawya. ‘We see Art Dubai as a powerful venue for regional and international talents to reach out to new audiences, explore new markets and connect with like-minded collaborators. At the same time, through the Global Art Forum we act as the catalyst for discussions that ripple far beyond the region and extend far beyond the visual arts.’
